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PP Meltblown Nonwoven Filter Layer from Japan

Standalone meltblown polypropylene filament nonwoven at 24 g/m² for respirator filters. Under HTS 5603.11.00 as lightweight man-made nonwoven with internal fiber bonding, no external lamination. Used in multi-layer composites but imported separately.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Lab certify meltblown filament structure and exact weight to prevent overweight reclassification

Declare as 'nonwoven web' not 'filter element' to avoid Chapter 84/85 parts